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Many organizations, religious groups, local businesses, and employers offer scholarships.
DO NOT apply for a scholarship that charges a fee in order to apply. Scholarships will not require a financial contribution as part of the application process.
There are no limits on how many scholarships for which you can apply!
Most college scholarships become available in August-March.
Many local scholarships are posted in the winter/spring months.
Transcript Release-NEW FORM.pdfScholarship Transcripts
Scholarship Transcripts
If a scholarship requires an official transcript, you must request it via our transcript release form. If the scholarship would like to receive an electronic transcript, our registrar can email a PDF direct to the scholarship. You need to fill out the form and where the form asks for a mailing address, simply provide the scholarship email. If the scholarship accepts unofficial transcripts, email your counselor for a copy. Please do NOT request transcripts for scholarships through Schoolinks. Please return the form to Mrs. Christensen. Questions? Email: dchristensen@d94.org.
Check out the Senior News letter for local scholarships! A new edition is released each month with recently released scholarships and upcoming deadlines. Applying for a scholarship available only in your state, county, or city will often give you better odds of winning than applying for nationwide scholarships.
Enter information about your current grade, hometown, extracurricular activities and more to match with scholarships you may be eligible for.
Study.com strives to support women as they pursue their college dreams and make earning a degree more affordable. They have developed several comprehensive guides to offer information about scholarships women can apply for.
Dozens of scholarships are available for minorities in many different majors and fields of work. Some are targeted for specific minority groups, and some are available to all minorities.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is money that the government and other organizations give you or lend you so you can pay for college. To qualify for Financial Aid, you must apply. Financial aid comes from the federal government (the largest source), state governments, colleges and universities, private organizations (such as companies, clubs and religious organizations), and banks and lending companies.
Types of federal financial aid:
Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Work-study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Loans—borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
Review this financial aid award letter sample to learn more about a typical letter's contents and hover over the circles for expert tips on understanding and comparing aid offers.
This form from Sallie Mae can help you get an idea of what each college may cost you and start the discussion of how you will pay any remaining costs. Plug in how much financial aid you’re getting in grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans from each school to get the remaining estimated cost.
Tips for Applying for Scholarships
Tips for Applying for Scholarships
Don’t let the process of applying for scholarships overwhelm you or keep you from proceeding. Here’s what you should know.
When you scan scholarships, first make sure you meet the criteria and are eligible. Focus on scholarships by their due dates.
Research past scholarship winners, so you can better understand the type of person a scholarship committee is looking for.
Create a scholarship checklist. Keep on task by scheduling submission deadlines, instructions, and items to complete for each scholarship you’re interested in (i.e. writing essays or getting letters of recommendation).
Applications that do not closely follow instructions are discarded, so be sure to provide whatever information and materials the scholarship requests.
Highlight your strengths and weaknesses. Brag about your accomplishments, such as your GPA or volunteer work. Don’t neglect to talk about your weaknesses or gaps in your application, and use this chance to explain yourself. This honesty can work to your benefit.
Thoroughly review the essay question and take your time articulating an answer. Give yourself time to research your answer, and make sure to give your writing the care it deserves.
Have someone proofread your essays and personal statements before you submit them.Bad grammar, poor punctuation, and/or an unorganized essay can hurt your chances of receiving an award.
Get letters of recommendation from people who know you well and can highlight your strengths. Provide them with the scholarship information, and give them plenty of time to compose their letter.
By submitting scholarships early, you free up your time to apply for more scholarships.
Make copies of all submissions. Scholarship givers can lose all or part of your application. By submitting early, you can protect yourself in case your application is returned or gets lost in the mail.
Colleges with Commitments for students with financial need
Colleges with Commitments for students with financial need
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